Grossulariaceae Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir.

Prickly Currant

Skagit - Drug, Eye Medicine

Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 32

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Scientific name: Ribes lacustre (Pers.) Poir.
USDA symbol: RILA (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Prickly Currant
Family: Grossulariaceae
Family (APG): Grossulariaceae
Native American Tribe: Skagit
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Eye Medicine
Notes: Decoction of bark used as a wash for sore eyes.

RECRD: 93686 id: 33573